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Hello and welcome to our July edition. We know the summer holidays having less structure, can, at times be unsettling for many of our children. We have shared a number of activities in here, with latest news and details of local support available through our many support groups. Thank you to everyone who has shared events, information and activities with us. Have a great summer.
We will be posting information and activities on the Local Offer Facebook page throughout the summer. The Local Offer Facebook community has now reached over 1.1K followers. Join us!
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A round-up of what's on and what's new!
- Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource (AWARE) have created this brilliant summer activities guide 2024.
- AWARE run exciting Stay and Play sessions for their members during the summer at Addingham, Green Lane Primary school and Strong Close Nursery School. New members very welcome. Become a member.
- Daily what's on guide - created by a parent/carer member of Shipley SEN parenting group. A brilliant guide to the summer.
- Search what's on this summer on the Bradford Families and Young People's website.
- Bradford Disability Sport and Leisure offers a variety of sports clubs and
activities for people with a disability across the district. Visit their Facebook page.
- SEND specific Ilkley Lido swim (8am - 10am) 28 July and 31 August. Book here, please search for the dates above.
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Nell Bank Discovery Days - Tues 30 July, Wed 31 July, Tues 6 August and Weds 7 August. £5.75 each, under 2s free.
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Moor Time’s holiday club in Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, especially for children with additional needs runs week days from 7 August to 1 September, excluding the Bank Holiday.
- Eureka are running a relaxed SENday on Sunday 8 September. Read more.
- Free places at HAF holiday clubs for children on benefits-related free school meals and/or with SEND. If your child is not on benefits-related free school meals but has SEND, please contact the clubs listed directly.
- Free family activities and crafts for all at Bradford Cathedral. Book a morning session or afternoon session.
- The national charity Kids are running a free self-care space for young people aged 13 to 25 years of age, every Thursday, 3pm - 4pm throughout the summer. Read more.
- Find out about our progress with improving SEND services in the July 2024 - SEND Transformation Bulletin on the SEND Local Offer website.
- The school nursing team are holding a number of 'getting ready to start school' sessions. Find a session at a hub near you.
- Free family fun on Saturday 27 July, at Shipley carnival. Inflatable assault courses in Crowgill and Central park, face painting, balloon modelling, silent disco in the Underground Market, a mask trail, and dance workshops.
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Yorkshire Day, free family event in Keighley. Thursday, 1 August (10am - 4pm). Fun activities, rides, stalls, food and drink.
Local parent/carer support groups
The Parents' Forum for Bradford and Airedale have a list of the Bradford district support groups here.
If you know of any others, or if anything has changed please get in touch with the Parent's Forum, email: supportnews@pfba.org.uk
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Stay and Play sessions
Beckfoot Phoenix Special School Stay and Play
Braithwaite Ave, Braithwaite, Keighley BD22 6HZ
29 July, 31 July, 5 August, 7 August, 12 August, 13 August
Sensory room, soft play room, hydrotherapy, rebound room, sensory garden, bicycles and track, outdoor play equipment, food technology, quiet spaces and other activities including messy play and arts and crafts. Book your space here.
Every child who has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and every child who receives an income-related free school meal will get free entry and a free meal (including one parent/carer). Anyone who qualifies for this - Book your free space here.
Chellow Heights Special School Stay and Play
147 Thorn Lane, Bradford BD9 6RY
30 July, 6 August, 8 August (10am until 2pm)
Swimming pool, hydrotherapy, sensory room, arts and crafts, rebound, soft
play bikes and bouncy castles.
To book a place, email: julia.warren@chellowheightsschool.co.uk or phone 01274 484242.
FREE activities for all children and young people in parks this summer!
Sports, arts and crafts, dance sessions, adventure play, sports inflatables, giant games, climbing tower and lots more!
All children and young people aged 5 to 14 years of age are welcome to join in the fun!
No need to book. Just turn up and play at the summer of fun - park events
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Preparation for Adulthood event success!
The preparation for adulthood event which took place earlier this month was a fantastic opportunity for young people with special educational needs and disabilities along with their parents, carers, support workers, and teachers to find out more about what to expect in the transition to adult life.
Over 200 people attended and 50 services showcased the range of incredible career and educational opportunities, along with leisure and support available. In the event survey feedback, 93% of attendees said they were satisfied with the event.
Some comments from those who attended.
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If you missed the event and want to find out more about preparing for adulthood, you can read the Preparing for Adulthood prospectus.
The Preparing for Adulthood team work with young people aged between 16 to 25 who meet certain criteria.
Parent and carer support group
Tuesday 20 August (10.30am or 7.30pm)
The topic for August’s group is:
supporting your child (transition and the return to school).
The parent support group is an online group, facilitated by NHS mental health practitioners. The group is a safe space for parents to get together, share your experiences and build positive relationships.
If you would like to join the session, email: mhstparentsupport@bdct.onmicrosoft.com
Join Bradford, Keighley and Craven mental health support group (called Raising Yorkshire Puddings) on Facebook.
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Update from Bradford's SEND Auditors
The role of the SEND Auditors is to provide independent monitoring and scrutiny of Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), making sure appropriate and sufficient plans are developed to meet the needs of children and young people.
The Auditors would like to thank everyone for all their support this year, including the parent carer representatives and family support workers who attend their group meetings. The team have audited over 2,100 EHCPs this academic year, and will be providing a detailed report on the SEND Auditors Local Offer webpage later in the summer term.
You can read the forward planning schedule of auditing for the academic year 2024-25.
Local Offer Annual Report is now live
The Local Offer Annual Report 2023 to 2024 is now available and includes details of how the Local Offer has been developed, co-produced and promoted during the last year using feedback from children and young people parent/carers and services.
Read the Local Offer Annual Report 2023 / 2024
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"through the youth voice work, I enjoyed letting everyone know, what it is like to be me"
Our young people's stories highlight how local people are getting involved and using their voice to improve SEND services and support in Bradford District and Craven.
Sam is 26 years old and has kindly shared his experience of developing employability and life skills through getting involved in a youth voice group. You can read about Sam's experience here.
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Skills Kitchen to open at the School of Rock and Media
The School of Rock and Media's Education Hub are excited to announce the opening of their brand new Skills Kitchen from September 2024.
The new purpose-built kitchen will allow students to work in a friendly environment with space to move around while learning essential cookery skills like: recipe planning, following instructions, budgeting and time management.
As well as Skills Kitchen, the school of Rock and Media are introducing a brand-new level 3 course in music and life skills to add on to their already existing level 1 and 2 qualifications, as well as two brand new domestic skills courses at level 1.
Find out more about Bradford's School of Rock and Media.
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Bradstarz youth voice group would like to know what you think
Bradford SEND youth forum members (BradStarz) have created a survey aimed at young people up to 25 years of age.
The group would like to hear about other young people's experiences and use feedback to make improvements and identify opportunities for them to develop within their youth voice work.
Tell BradStarz what you think to services for children and young people living in Bradford district with Special Educational Needs and disabilities. Fill out the survey here.
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Sleep clinics support success
Our new series of stories share how children and young people in Bradford and their families are sharing their experiences of accessing services and support. Sleep Tight Bradford District and Craven provides specialist one-to-one sleep clinics for parents of children who are experiencing sleep difficulties.
We are pleased to share a recent success story about a four year old and her family.
You can read the full story here.
- If you’re a parent or carer living in the Bradford district or Craven areas, the Sleep Tight service is here to help you with your child’s sleep.
- If your child is aged between 5 and 17 years of age and has complex needs with more than one health care professional involved, refer to the Children’s Community Support Team (CCST)
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Preparation for school transitions
SENDIASS is a service especially for children and young people aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) and their families in the Bradford district.
The team can help and advise you with any problems you might be having at school, including school appeals. They can also give you information about other services such as health or social care.
SENDIASS would like to share some helpful animations for young people in year 6 and year 11 preparing for transition to a new school. There are also activity booklets with further support and tips.
Parents can also take a look at top tips for supporting a child returning to school, at the bottom of the parents and carers webpage here.
SENDIASS can be contacted by phone: 01274 513300 or email bradfordSENDIASS@barnardos.org.uk
Please leave your contact details and one of the team will get back to you within 1-5 working days.
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Bradford City Centre, 24 August 2024, Free to attend
For one day only, Bradford 2025 is stopping traffic to make way for some very special guests: seven larger-than-life red giraffes who are excited to parade through our city centre. Their long-necked friends will be joined on their wondrous walkabout by bumbling keepers, performers, musicians – and even an opera singer parading high above the streets.
See what Bradford 2025 have planned for this year, visit the Bradford 2025 website.
Image: Les Girafes © Marc Jennings / upintheeire.ie
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The Summer Reading Challenge is a free holiday activity for children. It’s all about reading for fun, aiming to improve children’s reading skills and confidence. The challenge runs every year throughout the summer holidays, and all children aged 4-11 are welcome to take part.
Children can read anything they like (really – anything.) and collect free rewards for their reading. Just pop in to your local library to sign up.
You can see the full leaflet with details here.
Please can you print this newsletter out and display in reception areas and/or on noticeboards. Thank you.
If you know someone who would like to sign up to receive these newsletters directly - please forward and they can sign up here.
 link to the Local Offer webpage: localoffer.bradford.gov.uk
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